Jacob (Jack) Brouwer Associate Adjunct Professor, Mechanical And
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11/15/10 Jack Brouwer, Ph.D. Jacob (Jack) Brouwer Associate Adjunct Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Associate Director, National Fuel Cell Research Center (NFCRC) 221 Engineering Laboratory Facility Tel: 949-824-1999 x221 University of California, Irvine Fax: 949-824-7423 Irvine, California 92697-3550 Email: [email protected] Education Year Degree Department Institution Conferred Ph.D. 1993 Mechanical Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Tech. (MIT) M.S. 1989 Mechanical Engineering University of California, Irvine (UCI) B.S. 1987 Mechanical Engineering University of California, Irvine (UCI) Research Interests Science and engineering of energy conversion with coupled mass, energy and momentum conservation, chemical and electrochemical reaction and heat transfer; steady-state and dynamic modeling of fundamental processes that govern energy conversion devices such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and gas turbine engines; solid state ionics and electrochemistry; fuel processing; synthesis and experimental investigation of novel fuel cell materials sets; analyses of integrated energy systems comprising fuel cells, photovoltaics, fuel processing, gas turbines, and wind turbines; experimental analyses and model validation; renewable energy; life cycle analyses of energy conversion technologies. Academic Appointments 7/08 – present Associate Adjunct Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of California, Irvine: Lead regular classroom instruction, co-supervise graduate students, and conduct independent research in dynamic simulation, hydrogen and electricity co- production, fuel cell systems analyses, novel solid oxide fuel cell materials science, and air quality and greenhouse gas impacts of future energy infrastructure. 7/04 – 6/08 Assistant Adjunct Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of California, Irvine: Lead regular classroom instruction, co-supervise graduate students, and conduct independent research in dynamic simulation, hydrogen and electricity co- production, aerospace fuel cell systems, and related fuel cell science. 1/02 – 6/04 Lecturer, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of California, Irvine: Substantially contribute to development of curricula, course descriptions, problem sets, syllabi, and other materials for regular course instruction at UCI (MAE 110, 117, and 214). Instruct students in Combustion and Fuel Cell Systems course (MAE 110), and prepare for and lead instruction for the Fuel Cell Fundamentals and Technology course (MAE 214) in Spring quarter of 2003, and 2004. 6/93 – 7/97 Research Assistant Professor, University of Utah, Mechanical Engineering Department: Advised and supervised undergraduate and graduate students performing university research. Investigated turbulent reacting flows and modeling, chemical kinetic models, coal combustion, waste incineration, and emissions control through academic computational and experimental research and development. Page 1 of 38 11/15/10 Jack Brouwer, Ph.D. 1/93 - 5/93 Post-Doctoral Researcher, M.I.T., Chemical Engineering Department: Advanced and applied lithium lamp method for measurement of hydroxyl radicals in a plug flow reactor. 9/89 - 12/92 Research Assistant, M.I.T., Chemical Engineering Department: Investigated the effects of turbulent mixing and the presence of chlorine on combustion efficiency, reaction stability, and product distribution through experiments in jet-stirred and plug flow reactors and detailed theoretical modeling of turbulence and chemistry. Experiments used laser Rayleigh scattering and laser induced fluorescence (LIF). 7/87 - 9/89 Graduate Researcher, U.C. Irvine, Mechanical Engineering Department: Designed and built a fast response optical sensor, new test facility, and applied active feedback control technology to gas turbine combustion experiments. Conducted experiments in model gas turbine combustors using advanced laser diagnostics and conventional analyzers to enhance the understanding of combustor performance. Professional Appointments 8/97 – present Associate Director, National Fuel Cell Research Center (NFCRC), University of California, Irvine: Direct and conduct fuel cell, fuel cell hybrid, fuel cell systems and components, micro-turbine, and advanced power generation technology research, development and demonstration activities. Lead the development of experimental and simulation capabilities for investigation of fuel cells and other advanced power and energy technologies. Take overall responsibility for the operations of the center including external relations, project management, faculty liaison, and supervision of technical and administrative staff. Develop curricula and instruct students in the fundamental science and technology of fuel cells. Develop the NFCRC concept in cooperation with the insight and leadership of Professor Scott Samuelsen and work cooperatively with other colleagues demonstrating technical expertise in fields related to fuel cells and advanced alternative energy conversion devices. 7/96 – 7/97 Program Manager, Research and Development, Reaction Engineering International: Managed and led the design, development, construction and operation of the University Combustion Research Center (UCRC), a new center for combustion research at the University of Utah. Managed and performed computational fluid dynamic (CFD) analyses of combustion and other systems with reacting and/or multi-phase flow. Advanced chemically reacting flow computational strategies for simulating pollutant emissions and emissions reduction strategies for energy systems. 6/93 - 6/96 Senior Engineer, Reaction Engineering International (REI): Performed research and analyses in combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics using and developing detailed turbulent reacting flow modeling to study pollutant emissions, burner design, multi-phase flow problems, and post-combustion emissions control. Directed and performed experimental research for the U.S. Department of Energy's High Performance Power System (HIPPS) program on low NOx coal combustion. Directed and performed research for the SouthEast Regional Biomass Energy Program's (SERBEP) wood reburning program. Principal Investigator for a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Phase II SBIR for research and development of an augmented selective non-catalytic NO reduction technology. Principal Investigator for the Department of Energy's Low Emissions Boiler System (LEBS) program for research and development of a low- NOx burner and an optimal coal reburning injection system. Page 2 of 38 11/15/10 Jack Brouwer, Ph.D. 6/91 - 9/91 Staff Scientist, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, California: Developed and tested a turbulent reacting flow model that incorporates detailed chemical kinetics with Dr. Alan Kerstein. 4/86 - 6/87 Undergraduate Research Assistant, U.C.I., Combustion Laboratory: Designed and constructed test facilities, conducted experiments using laser velocimetry and thermometry, analyzed data, prepared presentations and papers. Publications Books and Book Chapters: B1. Brouwer, J., Fuel Cells, Chapter 10, in “Distributed Generation,” Jan Kreider, and Ann-Marie Borbeley, eds., CRC Press, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida, 2001. B2. Brouwer, J., and Samuelsen, G.S., Hybrid Fuel Cell Systems, in “Hybrid Handbook,” Lou Berkshire, ed., U.S. Department of Energy, DOE/NETL-2001/1145, Morgantown, West Virginia, May, 2001. B3. Brouwer, J., Hybrid Gas Turbine Fuel Cell Systems, Chapter 4, in “The Gas Turbine Handbook,” Richard A. Dennis, ed., U.S. Department of Energy, DOE/NETL-2006/1230, Morgantown, West Virginia, 2006. B4. Samuelsen, Scott, and Brouwer, Jack, Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Hybrid Systems, Chapter in “Encyclopedia of Electrochemical Power Sources,” C.K. Dyer et al., eds., 4538 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0-444-52093-7, Elsevier, 2009. Refereed Journal Articles: J1. Cameron, C.D., Brouwer, J., Wood, C.P., and Samuelsen, G.S., A Detailed Characterization of Velocity and Thermal Fields in a Model Can Combustor with Wall Injection, ASME Journal for Gas Turbines and Power, pp. 107 ff., January, 1989. J2. Brouwer, J., Longwell, J.P., Sarofim, A.F., Barat, R.B., and Bozzelli, J.W., Chlorocarbon- Induced Incomplete Combustion in a Well-Stirred Reactor, Combustion Science and Technology, Vol. 85, pp. 87-100, 1992. J3. Brouwer, J., Sacchi, G., Longwell, J.P., Sarofim, A.F., Kerstein, A.R., A Turbulent Reacting Flow Model that Incorporates Detailed Chemical Kinetics, Combustion Science and Technology, Vol. 101, pp. 361-382, 1994. J4. Brouwer, J., Sacchi, G., Longwell, J.P., Sarofim, A.F., Mixing and Chemical Kinetic Constraints on PIC Production During Chlorocarbon Combustion, Combustion and Flame, Vol. 99, No. 2, pp. 231-239, 1994 (presented at the 25th Symposium (International) on Combustion). J5. Spinti, J.P., Pershing, D.W., Brouwer, J., and Heap, M.P., Influence of Near Burner Combustion Modifications on NOx Formation from an All-Axial Multifuel Burner, Combustion Science and Technology, Vol. 126, 1-21,1997. Page 3 of 38 11/15/10 Jack Brouwer, Ph.D. J6. Brouwer, J., Samuelsen, G.S., and Washington, K., Convergence of Fuel Cells and Advanced Engine/Energy Technologies for Power Generation and Transportation, Engine Technology, Volume 3, Number 1, January, 2001. J7. Yi, Y., Rao, A.D., Brouwer, J., and Samuelsen, G.S., Analysis and Optimization of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Intercooled Gas Turbine (SOFC-ICGT) Hybrid Cycle, Journal of Power Sources, Volume 132, pp. 77-85, 2004. J8. Roberts,